Guidebook for Elk Grove

Mary
Guidebook for Elk Grove

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This grocery store has everything you need from apples to Zicam! Peet's coffee inside the grocery store, with a few tables to sit at. Red Box movies can be found inside, near customer service desk.
Bel Air
5100 Laguna Blvd
This grocery store has everything you need from apples to Zicam! Peet's coffee inside the grocery store, with a few tables to sit at. Red Box movies can be found inside, near customer service desk.
Nearest hospital, in the event of emergency.
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center
6600 Bruceville Rd
Nearest hospital, in the event of emergency.
This is a major university near my house - perhaps someone you know is attending school here?
34 habitants recommandent
University of California, Davis
1 Shields Ave
34 habitants recommandent
This is a major university near my house - perhaps someone you know is attending school here?
Major medical complex near my house.
24 habitants recommandent
UC Davis Medical Center
4301 Stockton Blvd
24 habitants recommandent
Major medical complex near my house.
Major hospital for children near my home.
Shriners Hospitals for Children in Northern California
2425 Stockton Boulevard
Major hospital for children near my home.
Very inexpensive salon for massages, hair, and manicures.
Laguna Day Spa and Salon
Very inexpensive salon for massages, hair, and manicures.
Pasta dishes for the whole family. Very large, noisy restaurant meant to dine family style. Their bread, which is served warm, is delicious with the honey butter.
13 habitants recommandent
The Old Spaghetti Factory
731 Sunrise Ave
13 habitants recommandent
Pasta dishes for the whole family. Very large, noisy restaurant meant to dine family style. Their bread, which is served warm, is delicious with the honey butter.

Food Scene

Peet's has fantastic coffee in a comfortable setting. If you just want a cup of Peet's, there is one inside the Bel Air/Raley's store that is closer to my house.
31 habitants recommandent
Peet's Coffee
3711 J St
31 habitants recommandent
Peet's has fantastic coffee in a comfortable setting. If you just want a cup of Peet's, there is one inside the Bel Air/Raley's store that is closer to my house.
Right around the corner it's convenient when you're hungry on the way home. You can dine in or take out. Call in your order at 916-684-6200.
22 habitants recommandent
Round Table Pizza
4005 Manzanita Avenue
22 habitants recommandent
Right around the corner it's convenient when you're hungry on the way home. You can dine in or take out. Call in your order at 916-684-6200.
Amazing, hand-made chocolates by a true chocolatier! Restaurants of almost all nationalities can be found along both 16th streets and L streets.
24 habitants recommandent
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates
2413 L St
24 habitants recommandent
Amazing, hand-made chocolates by a true chocolatier! Restaurants of almost all nationalities can be found along both 16th streets and L streets.
Great beer/wine and cheese restaurant. Creamy mac 'n cheese, flights of cheese, wine/cheese pairings.
19 habitants recommandent
The Rind
1801 L St
19 habitants recommandent
Great beer/wine and cheese restaurant. Creamy mac 'n cheese, flights of cheese, wine/cheese pairings.
Great informal restaurant that uses fresh ingredients - from hamburgers to scallops. Also have nice wines. Not a chain restaurant!
18 habitants recommandent
Taylor's Kitchen
2924 Freeport Blvd
18 habitants recommandent
Great informal restaurant that uses fresh ingredients - from hamburgers to scallops. Also have nice wines. Not a chain restaurant!
Comfortable, funky dining.
13 habitants recommandent
Brick House Restaurant & Catering
9027 Elk Grove Blvd
13 habitants recommandent
Comfortable, funky dining.
Fresh fish for sushi and sashimi can be found here. Also have other traditional Japanese food items like teriyaki chicken.
10 habitants recommandent
Mikuni | Elk Grove
8525 Bond Rd
10 habitants recommandent
Fresh fish for sushi and sashimi can be found here. Also have other traditional Japanese food items like teriyaki chicken.
Fresh ingredient burritos and salads. Quick food while being healthy.
25 habitants recommandent
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3830 Truxel Rd
25 habitants recommandent
Fresh ingredient burritos and salads. Quick food while being healthy.
Authentic Chinese food - wide variety. Not greasy. Large restaurant for dine in but can also take out. To order ahead call 916-683-8298. Bruceville at Laguna.
Nathan's Chinese Cuisine
9105 Bruceville Road
Authentic Chinese food - wide variety. Not greasy. Large restaurant for dine in but can also take out. To order ahead call 916-683-8298. Bruceville at Laguna.
They use amazing, fresh, local ingredients in a fun, funky atmosphere.
20 habitants recommandent
Nido
1409 R St
20 habitants recommandent
They use amazing, fresh, local ingredients in a fun, funky atmosphere.
Politico types enjoy breakfast here in the morning while the locals enjoy open mic night for music in the evening during the week. Typical English pub fare with vegetarian selections.
52 habitants recommandent
Fox & Goose Public House and Restaurant
1001 R St
52 habitants recommandent
Politico types enjoy breakfast here in the morning while the locals enjoy open mic night for music in the evening during the week. Typical English pub fare with vegetarian selections.
Wide variety of interesting dishes from which to select, with outdoor dining available. Walk right next door for the Tower Theater - an art deco theater that has many indie films.
113 habitants recommandent
Tower Cafe
1518 Broadway
113 habitants recommandent
Wide variety of interesting dishes from which to select, with outdoor dining available. Walk right next door for the Tower Theater - an art deco theater that has many indie films.
Elegant, top rated restaurant in downtown Sacramento. Amazing and interesting dishes. Great wine list. If you are trying to impress, this is the place to go!
50 habitants recommandent
Ella Dining Room & Bar
1131 K St
50 habitants recommandent
Elegant, top rated restaurant in downtown Sacramento. Amazing and interesting dishes. Great wine list. If you are trying to impress, this is the place to go!
All you can eat sushi buffet for only $15/person. This is not the low grade fish but premium fish! You can even order whatever type of sushi or sashimi you like. They also have Chinese buffet.
8 habitants recommandent
Fuji | Sushi Buffet
8473 Elk Grove Blvd
8 habitants recommandent
All you can eat sushi buffet for only $15/person. This is not the low grade fish but premium fish! You can even order whatever type of sushi or sashimi you like. They also have Chinese buffet.
Free wi-fi here.
Starbucks
10064 Bruceville Rd
Free wi-fi here.
Authentic, inexpensive Afghani food. 684-8711 M-F, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Chopan Kabob
9105 Bruceville Rd
Authentic, inexpensive Afghani food. 684-8711 M-F, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Good fare, reasonably priced if you are at Arden Fair Mall shopping. 922-5252.
11 habitants recommandent
Seasons 52
1689 Arden Way
11 habitants recommandent
Good fare, reasonably priced if you are at Arden Fair Mall shopping. 922-5252.
Family friendly, noisy, casual dining restaurant.
18 habitants recommandent
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
9237 Laguna Springs Dr
18 habitants recommandent
Family friendly, noisy, casual dining restaurant.
A fine dining restaurant. Cozy 1908 bungalow. Chef is a supporter of local farmers. Arrive early to sit outside on the porch. Don't miss sautéed mussels, braised lamb shank. 916-685-2220. 8941 EG Blvd
7 habitants recommandent
Boulevard Bistro
8941 Elk Grove Blvd
7 habitants recommandent
A fine dining restaurant. Cozy 1908 bungalow. Chef is a supporter of local farmers. Arrive early to sit outside on the porch. Don't miss sautéed mussels, braised lamb shank. 916-685-2220. 8941 EG Blvd
Good Italian food. 916-690-8646.
31 habitants recommandent
Paesanos
1806 Capitol Ave
31 habitants recommandent
Good Italian food. 916-690-8646.
Worth the drive! Innovative Japanese street food, interesting fusion entrees, traditional dishes such as teriyaki, tempura and sushi. Best Japanese in greater Sacramento area! 916-941-9181.
10 habitants recommandent
Aji Japanese Bistro
4361 Town Center Blvd
10 habitants recommandent
Worth the drive! Innovative Japanese street food, interesting fusion entrees, traditional dishes such as teriyaki, tempura and sushi. Best Japanese in greater Sacramento area! 916-941-9181.
Affordably priced street foods of Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia. Vegetarian Jungle Curry and slow-roasted Kurobuta Pork banh mi are amazing! 916-231-8888.
Star Ginger
3101 Folsom Blvd
Affordably priced street foods of Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia. Vegetarian Jungle Curry and slow-roasted Kurobuta Pork banh mi are amazing! 916-231-8888.
Delicious, unusual food like oysters. And delicious better-known food like the Whiskey burger. Kid friendly. 916-448-5699.
Formoli's Bistro
3839 J Street
Delicious, unusual food like oysters. And delicious better-known food like the Whiskey burger. Kid friendly. 916-448-5699.
Solid Asian food across from memorial auditorium. 916-288-0970
8 habitants recommandent
P.F. Chang's
1530 J St
8 habitants recommandent
Solid Asian food across from memorial auditorium. 916-288-0970
Funky, open air coffee shop. Have pastries as well.
53 habitants recommandent
Old Soul at The Weatherstone
812 21st St
53 habitants recommandent
Funky, open air coffee shop. Have pastries as well.
Fantastically fresh sushi and poke. Nice bar area for sake tasting. Moderately priced.
67 habitants recommandent
Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
3135 Folsom Blvd
67 habitants recommandent
Fantastically fresh sushi and poke. Nice bar area for sake tasting. Moderately priced.
High end, authentic Italian. White linen tablecloth type restaurant. Bar/lounge area that is separate. Expensive.
17 habitants recommandent
Biba
2801 Capitol Ave
17 habitants recommandent
High end, authentic Italian. White linen tablecloth type restaurant. Bar/lounge area that is separate. Expensive.
Sit down fancy pizza restaurant. Has other Italian items on the menu.
26 habitants recommandent
Chicago Fire
2416 J St
26 habitants recommandent
Sit down fancy pizza restaurant. Has other Italian items on the menu.
Good authentic Thai restaurant with reasonably priced dishes.
23 habitants recommandent
Thai Basil
2431 J St
23 habitants recommandent
Good authentic Thai restaurant with reasonably priced dishes.
High end, amazing farm to fork type restaurant. They make their own mozzarella in front of you at the chef's table! Small dining room so will likely need reservations. Expensive (but worth it!).
29 habitants recommandent
Mulvaney's B&L
1215 19th St
29 habitants recommandent
High end, amazing farm to fork type restaurant. They make their own mozzarella in front of you at the chef's table! Small dining room so will likely need reservations. Expensive (but worth it!).
Fantastic Spanish tapas in a comfortable setting. Gracious hosts and waiters. They serve full meals at the bar as well. On Friday and Saturday nights you can enjoy live steel guitar. Moderately priced
9 habitants recommandent
Aïoli | Bodega Española
1800 L St
9 habitants recommandent
Fantastic Spanish tapas in a comfortable setting. Gracious hosts and waiters. They serve full meals at the bar as well. On Friday and Saturday nights you can enjoy live steel guitar. Moderately priced
Good Vietnamese food with a hostess who wants you to enjoy your meal. Large dining room. Inexpensive. Dine in or take out. To call in your order dial 916-683-1101 or 739-9168.
Pho Huy Hoang
9080 Laguna Main Street
Good Vietnamese food with a hostess who wants you to enjoy your meal. Large dining room. Inexpensive. Dine in or take out. To call in your order dial 916-683-1101 or 739-9168.
Authentic Afghan food very reasonably priced. Dine in or take out. To call in your order dial 916-478-4023.
Kabob Palace - Elk Grove
9620 Bruceville Road
Authentic Afghan food very reasonably priced. Dine in or take out. To call in your order dial 916-478-4023.
Hamburgers and black bean burgers any way you want them. Very tasty and reasonably priced. Dine in or take out. To order ahead call 916-512-3759. Laguna at Trenholm.
Smashburger
7701 Laguna Blvd
Hamburgers and black bean burgers any way you want them. Very tasty and reasonably priced. Dine in or take out. To order ahead call 916-512-3759. Laguna at Trenholm.
One of the best pizzas you will ever enjoy is found here! Great interior design to look at too. Friendly servers who know their pizza. Worth the drive to downtown!
12 habitants recommandent
Pizza Rock
1020 K St
12 habitants recommandent
One of the best pizzas you will ever enjoy is found here! Great interior design to look at too. Friendly servers who know their pizza. Worth the drive to downtown!

Sightseeing

Restored in the 1970s, the original Capitol building is beautiful. Tour guides relay interesting stories of our history, and of the restored rooms. Beautiful gardens to explore as well.
270 habitants recommandent
Musée du Capitole de l'État de Californie
1315 10th St
270 habitants recommandent
Restored in the 1970s, the original Capitol building is beautiful. Tour guides relay interesting stories of our history, and of the restored rooms. Beautiful gardens to explore as well.
Guides in period garb talk about living in Northern California in the 1840's, when gold was discovered not far from here in Sutter Creek. (Named for the most famous gold miner - John Sutter.)
96 habitants recommandent
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
2701 L St
96 habitants recommandent
Guides in period garb talk about living in Northern California in the 1840's, when gold was discovered not far from here in Sutter Creek. (Named for the most famous gold miner - John Sutter.)
The wine region of California is only 1 hour away from my home.
240 habitants recommandent
Napa
240 habitants recommandent
The wine region of California is only 1 hour away from my home.
This is a newer wine region in California that is less than an hour from my home.
7 habitants recommandent
Amador County
7 habitants recommandent
This is a newer wine region in California that is less than an hour from my home.
San Francisco is where I was born and raised. Need ideas of where to go, where to eat, what to see? Just ask! Less than 1.5 hours from my home.
1321 habitants recommandent
Pont du Golden Gate
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 habitants recommandent
San Francisco is where I was born and raised. Need ideas of where to go, where to eat, what to see? Just ask! Less than 1.5 hours from my home.
Local wine region not far from the house.
7 habitants recommandent
Clarksburg
7 habitants recommandent
Local wine region not far from the house.
John Sutter found gold in the Sacramento region in the late 1840s, which started the gold boom and birthed this town. Sutter's Fort is great for the kids to see how people lived in those days. To see where gold was discovered, go to Sutter's Mill (separate listing).
96 habitants recommandent
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
2701 L St
96 habitants recommandent
John Sutter found gold in the Sacramento region in the late 1840s, which started the gold boom and birthed this town. Sutter's Fort is great for the kids to see how people lived in those days. To see where gold was discovered, go to Sutter's Mill (separate listing).

Arts & Culture

Showcases our waterfront - this port was where fruits, nuts, and rice were brought to be shipped around the world. It's where the gold miners received and shipped out their goods/wealth.
111 habitants recommandent
Vieux Sacramento Waterfront
1014 2nd St
111 habitants recommandent
Showcases our waterfront - this port was where fruits, nuts, and rice were brought to be shipped around the world. It's where the gold miners received and shipped out their goods/wealth.
Our original housing for the Governor can be seen by the public. Tour guides here relay funny stories such as Kathleen Brown painting the toes of the lion claw bathtub.
15 habitants recommandent
Governor's Mansion State Historic Park
1526 H St
15 habitants recommandent
Our original housing for the Governor can be seen by the public. Tour guides here relay funny stories such as Kathleen Brown painting the toes of the lion claw bathtub.
One of the banking barons was a Mr. Crocker. This museum is in his honor and has constantly changing exhibits.
277 habitants recommandent
Musée d'Art Crocker
216 O St
277 habitants recommandent
One of the banking barons was a Mr. Crocker. This museum is in his honor and has constantly changing exhibits.
Rent an inflatable boat to gently float down the river - no oars or work necessary! Get to see beautiful scenery, and homes along the parkway. Bus picks you up where you get out of the water.
16 habitants recommandent
River Rat Raft Rental & Bike
4047 Pennsylvania Ave
16 habitants recommandent
Rent an inflatable boat to gently float down the river - no oars or work necessary! Get to see beautiful scenery, and homes along the parkway. Bus picks you up where you get out of the water.
If you enjoy a game of golf, this is right around the corner!
Valley Hi Golf Shop
9595 Franklin Blvd
If you enjoy a game of golf, this is right around the corner!
Day at the beach close by.
37 habitants recommandent
Discovery Park
1600 Garden Hwy
37 habitants recommandent
Day at the beach close by.
Amazing fresh fruits and vegetables on Saturdays. The Ferry Building is host to many specialty food shops. Enjoy breakfast (dim sum) at Yank Sing to get an amazing meal and validated parking.
679 habitants recommandent
Ferry Building Marketplace
679 habitants recommandent
Amazing fresh fruits and vegetables on Saturdays. The Ferry Building is host to many specialty food shops. Enjoy breakfast (dim sum) at Yank Sing to get an amazing meal and validated parking.
Art deco theatre with indie films. Beautiful inside and out!
33 habitants recommandent
Crest Theatre, Sacramento, Ca
1013 K St
33 habitants recommandent
Art deco theatre with indie films. Beautiful inside and out!
Take a free tour of our Capitol building and learn interesting facts about the building and our state history. Grounds have hundreds of roses and trees/bushes from around the world.
270 habitants recommandent
Musée du Capitole de l'État de Californie
1315 10th St
270 habitants recommandent
Take a free tour of our Capitol building and learn interesting facts about the building and our state history. Grounds have hundreds of roses and trees/bushes from around the world.
Great, family run winery. Good wines, nice grounds to have a picnic, fun drive.
21 habitants recommandent
Bogle Vineyards
37783 Co Rd 144
21 habitants recommandent
Great, family run winery. Good wines, nice grounds to have a picnic, fun drive.
Big name entertainers play here. Only about 20-25 minutes from my house. Many restaurants in the area.
20 habitants recommandent
Sleep Train Arena
1 Sports Pkwy
20 habitants recommandent
Big name entertainers play here. Only about 20-25 minutes from my house. Many restaurants in the area.
Kids love to see the restored locomotives. This museum has amazing docents! February 7, 2015 is free admission day to California museums.
149 habitants recommandent
Musée d'État du chemin de fer de Californie
125 I St
149 habitants recommandent
Kids love to see the restored locomotives. This museum has amazing docents! February 7, 2015 is free admission day to California museums.
Big name events at one of Sacramento's beautifully restored historical buildings.
10 habitants recommandent
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
1515 J St
10 habitants recommandent
Big name events at one of Sacramento's beautifully restored historical buildings.

Essentials

Best bao in town! $1 each. Cash only. Only open until 4:00 p.m. M-F and 8:30-2:00 Saturdays. Closed Sundays. Call 443-8805 to see if they still have bao left. Ask them to reserve some for you.
Lam Kwong Deli & Market
2031 12th St
Best bao in town! $1 each. Cash only. Only open until 4:00 p.m. M-F and 8:30-2:00 Saturdays. Closed Sundays. Call 443-8805 to see if they still have bao left. Ask them to reserve some for you.

Shopping

If you forgot something - clothes, shoes, socks - you can find it at this department store. This mall also has groceries, a home store, and Vietnamese restaurant.
Kohl's Elk Grove
9650 Bruceville Rd
If you forgot something - clothes, shoes, socks - you can find it at this department store. This mall also has groceries, a home store, and Vietnamese restaurant.
Hand crafted clothing and jewelry - not a chain store.
Embellish
9072 Elk Grove Blvd
Hand crafted clothing and jewelry - not a chain store.
Everything you need for the home, in the event you forgot something.
Bed Bath & Beyond
9145 W Stockton Blvd
Everything you need for the home, in the event you forgot something.
Everything you need to repair the home....
The Home Depot
9150 W Stockton Blvd
Everything you need to repair the home....
International items for the home.
Pier 1
7440 Laguna Blvd
International items for the home.
In the event you need to look into your service.
Verizon
7405 Laguna Blvd
In the event you need to look into your service.
In the event you need to look into your service.
Sprint Store
8259 Laguna Blvd
In the event you need to look into your service.
In the event you need to look into your service.
T-Mobile
7221 Elk Grove Blvd
In the event you need to look into your service.
In the event you need to buy a gift for a child. There is also a babys r us nearby.
Toys"R"Us
8507 Bond Rd
In the event you need to buy a gift for a child. There is also a babys r us nearby.
This is one of the few sports-oriented stores in Elk Grove.
Sports Authority Sporting Goods
1071 Helen Power Dr
This is one of the few sports-oriented stores in Elk Grove.
Another sports-related store, close to my home.
Big 5 Sporting Goods
1301 W Covell Blvd
Another sports-related store, close to my home.

Parks & Nature

Amazing natural wonder - 3.5 hours from my home. A must see if you are visiting Northern California! Airbnb homes inside the park and inexpensive motel right outside the park.
995 habitants recommandent
Parc national de Yosemite
995 habitants recommandent
Amazing natural wonder - 3.5 hours from my home. A must see if you are visiting Northern California! Airbnb homes inside the park and inexpensive motel right outside the park.
Events throughout the year. Food Truck Mania on 3rd Saturday of each month.
Morse Park
5540 Bellaterra Dr
Events throughout the year. Food Truck Mania on 3rd Saturday of each month.
Many activities: In early October is the Giant pumpkin festival
11 habitants recommandent
Parc régional d'Elk Grove
9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd
11 habitants recommandent
Many activities: In early October is the Giant pumpkin festival
The bluest lake you have ever seen, surrounded by majestic mountains and trees. Beautiful all year 'round. If you go in the winter, check on whether chains are required to get there.
225 habitants recommandent
Lac Tahoe
225 habitants recommandent
The bluest lake you have ever seen, surrounded by majestic mountains and trees. Beautiful all year 'round. If you go in the winter, check on whether chains are required to get there.